Care & maintenance
Zinc-Nickle Plating
All of our outdoor steel products are plated for protection from the environment. Zinc- Nickle plating is an acid coating that is used in the protection of steel. Zinc-Nickel is recognized as an environmentally safe alternative to cadmium electroplating for corrosion protection.
Timber (indoor)
Timber is a natural product and is susceptible to changes in appearance over time. All our indoor timber is finished with Osmo Polyx-Oil. Osmo Polyx-Oil is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes. It is micro-porous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister and is stain resistant against liquids such as tea, wine, water. If you wish to maintain the original appearance of your timber we recommend treatment every 3 months. Just clean and re-treat worn areas: No sanding, no repair marks, no removal of previous Polyx-Oil required.
Timber (outdoor)
Timber is a natural product and is susceptible to changes in appearance over time. All our outdoor timber is finished with Deck-Doc Outdoor Furniture Oil. If you wish to maintain the original appearance of your timber we recommend treatment every 3 months, be sure to apply the finish as per the manufactures instructions.
Powder Coating
Powder coating is a very durable finish. To prolong the life of your product regular cleaning should be undertaken. The effects light, pollution, dirt, grime and airborne salt deposits can all accumulate over time and should be removed at regular intervals.
Cleaning your powder coating:
Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge.Use a sponge or soft brush (non abrasive) and a dilute solution of a mild detergent, eg, pH-neutral liquid hand dishwashing detergent in warm water (DO NOT use solvents) to remove dust, salt and other deposits.Ensure you thoroughly rinse the surfaces with clean fresh water after cleaning to remove all residues.